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Katie McKoy

Katie McKoy

August 22, 2025

Mrs. Katie M. McKoy, age 90 of Centre, AL, passed away August 22, 2025, at the Cherokee County Health and Rehab Center.

The family will hold a private service Sunday, August 24th, at 1 PM (CST).

Survivors include her son, Jeffery McKoy and numerous cousins.

Katie was born in Franklin, GA to the late Olin and Lillian Rogers. She was a homemaker.

The family...

Nancy Smith

Nancy Smith

August 22, 2025

Mrs. Nancy Smith, age 73 of Rome, passed away on August 22, 2025, at her residence.

There will be no formal services at this time.

Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Ella Turner

Ella Turner

August 19, 2025

Mrs. Ella Mae Turner, age 67 of Centre, passed away on August 19, 2025, at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 3 PM Saturday, August 23rd at Grace Pointe Church of God with Pastor Shane Swafford officiating. Her family will receive friends from 5 PM until 7 PM Friday, August 22nd at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel.

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Family in need of support!

Family in need of support!

August 19, 2025

Family in need of our support!

If you feel it in your heart to help this family financially, you can donate by coming to our office or by phone with a credit or debit card. Please keep this family in your prayers, as well! Checks can be made out to "Breaking Chains International".

A mother, 20 year old disabled son, and a...

Jerry Jiles

Jerry Jiles

August 18, 2025

Mr. Jerry Tyre Jiles, age 84 of Centre, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 3 PM Sunday, August 24th at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Joe Witcher and Bro. Andrew Miller officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in the Cherokee Memory Gardens. The family will be receiving...

John "Pat" McCord

John "Pat" McCord

August 16, 2025

Mr. John "Pat" McCord, age 90 of Cedar Bluff, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Tuesday, August 19th, at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Zach Richards officiating. Burial will follow in the Cedar Bluff Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9 AM until the hour...

David York

David York

August 1, 2025

Mr. David Oliver York, age 75 of Piedmont, passed away Friday, August 1st at his residence.

Per his family's request, there will be no formal service at this time.

Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.

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Susan Dykes

Susan Dykes

July 18, 2025

Mrs. Susan Dykes, age 47, formerly of Centre, passed away on July 18, 2025, at her residence in Fultondale, AL.

A private funeral service will be held for Mrs. Dykes' family.

Survivors include her husband, David Dykes; Parents, Billy Joe and Rebecca Terry; Sister, Kristy Terry; Sister-in-Law, Kimberly (Mark) McMillan; Niece, Emily McMillan; Nephew, Ben McMillan; Uncles, Richard Cartwright, Bill (Carol) Dykes;...

Thomas McGatha

Thomas McGatha

July 14, 2025

Mr. Thomas Lee McGatha, age 63 of Centre, passed away on Monday, July 14th at Noland Hospital in Anniston.

A funeral service will be held at 3 PM on Sunday, July 20th at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Tim Smith officiating. Interpreter services will also be provided. Visitation for Mr. McGatha’s friends and colleagues will be held Saturday,...

Betty Jean Cagle

Betty Jean Cagle

July 12, 2025

Mrs. Betty Jean Cagle, age 84 of Centre, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025 at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Tim Phillips and Bro. David Weaver officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Olive Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 am...

James Harlon Umphrey

James Harlon Umphrey

July 11, 2025

Mr. James Harlon Umphrey, age 76 of Sandrock, passed away Friday July 11, 2025 at Crowne Healthcare in Ft. Payne.

Funeral services will be held at 11am Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Lawrence Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10am until the hour of service at the funeral home.

Survivors...

Larry Stovall

Larry Stovall

July 8, 2025

Mr. Larry Stovall, age 68 of Leesburg, passed away July 8th at Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden.

No formal services are planned at this time.

Survivors include his brother, Floyd (Teresa) Stovall; Nieces, Shawna (Michael) Roden, Dixie Stovall; Nephew, Joshua (Keisha) Stovall; Great nephews, Holden William Stovall, Don Anthony Rogers, Jr., Dakota Lee Waldrop; Great niece, Destiny (Kerri) Ray; Great-great nephew, Aiden Stovall.

Larry...

Kenneth McCleskey

Kenneth McCleskey

July 7, 2025

Mr. Kenneth Allen McCleskey, age 63 of Centre, passed away Monday, July 07, 2025 in Rome, GA.

Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Monday, July 14, 2025 at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Lamar Garner officiating. Burial will follow in the Shady Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 11 AM until the hour...

Mary Stafford

Mary Stafford

July 2, 2025

Ms. Mary Willene Stafford, age 82 of Centre, passed away Wednesday, July 2nd at her residence.

A funeral service will be held at 12 noon (CST), on Saturday, July 5th at First Baptist Church Centre with Pastor Eddie Nation officiating. Entombment will follow in the Cherokee Memory Gardens Mausoleum. Family will receive friends from 10 AM until the hour of service...

Stephanie Griggs

Stephanie Griggs

July 2, 2025

Mrs. Stephanie Griggs, age 67 of Cedar Bluff, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

A funeral service will be held at 1 PM on Sunday, July 6th, at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Gerald Graves officiating. The family will receive friends from 11 AM until the hour of service at the funeral home.

Survivors include her...

Bobby Shaw

Bobby Shaw

July 2, 2025

Mr. Bobby Shaw, age 67 of Cave Spring, GA, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Kindred Hospital in Rome.

A funeral service will be held at 12 noon (EST) on Saturday, July 5th at Rehoboth Baptist Church in Cave Spring, GA, with Rev. Dale Byars officiating. Burial will follow in the Rehoboth Cemetery. Family will receive friends Saturday from...

Michael Alan McCrickard

Michael Alan McCrickard

June 26, 2025

Mr. Michael “Mike” Alan McCrickard, age 62 of Gaylesville, passed away on June 26, 2025, in Forest, Mississippi.

A funeral service will be held at 4 PM on Sunday, June 29, at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jamie Maples and Rev. Michael Terrell officiating. Burial will follow in Weiss Lake Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends from 2...

Creig Fielding Payne

Creig Fielding Payne

June 24, 2025

Mr. Creig Fielding Payne, age 90 of Centre, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at his residence.

A memorial service will be held at 4 PM on Thursday, June 26, at Fairview Community Church with Bro. David Dale officiating. Family will receive friends from 2 PM until the hour of service at the church. A graveside committal service will be held...

Dixie Hunter

Dixie Hunter

June 24, 2025

Mrs. Dixie Hunter, age 71 of Centre, passed away on June 24, 2025 at her residence. 

Funeral services for Dixie will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Brett Clements and Bro. Tim Deaton officiating. Burial will follow in the Hebron of Key Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday...

Shirley Vanpelt

Shirley Vanpelt

June 19, 2025

Mrs. Shirley VanPelt, age 88 of Gaylesville, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Cherokee County Health and Rehab in Centre.

A funeral service will be held at 11:30 AM, Friday, June 20, at the Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Starrett Green officiating. Family will receive friends from 10 AM until the hour of the service at the funeral...